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DASH on Ironman 70.3 Poland (private initiative) :)

tomasz.ludek

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// Update 2018
// Episode 3: IronDash - the final countdown (my way to Ironman Triathlon with Dash behind)


Hello Dash people!

This upcoming Sunday (August 6th) I will compete in 70.3 Ironman Poland (half-ironman triathlon) and I'm taking DASH with me once again!

This is episode two of the IronDash initiative, started last year with DASH on ETU Challenge Poznan 2016 (private initiative) :) thread. The final goal is to take Dash to the full-distance Ironman, which I'm willing to accomplish in next two years becoming the Ironman :cool:

Distance:
  • 1.2 mile (1.9 km) swimming
  • 56 mile (90 km) biking
  • 13.1 mile (21.1 km) running
The main goal:
Wish me luck, I will do my best! :)

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Day before - just a quick update (need to wake up early tomorrow)

Open water training
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Contemplating the power

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Finish line (behind) - see you tomorrow!

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Helmet of power

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Time is ticking away

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Transition zone

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10 hours left - excited!
 
I did it again! 5h18m15s !!! :cool:
No surprises during swimming calm, even pace. But biking.... Biking route was very demanding, started with about 18miles (~20km) of steep climb. The voice inside my head said "you will not make it", and so I answered "Shut up!" :p
I decided to make up losses during the downhills, this resulted in the fastest mile at 39 miles/h (~63 km/h) :D and max instant speed above 42 miles/h (68 km/h). A lot of self-denial was needed during running, but the time wasn't bad (~1h50m/half-marathon).
Anyhow, I did it, and am very satisfied and happy!
Thank all of you, you belived in me! Thanks for all tips as well :D

Morning coffee (and breakfast) of Java programmer :p

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Starting number tatoo

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Holding the IronBaby :cool:

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Few minutes to go, God, please give me the force!

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I'm a finisher

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With faithful fans

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